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Impending

verb
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 3.6

Definitions

1.verbTo hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.
2.verbFiguratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.
3.verbTo threaten to happen; to be about to happen, to be imminent.
4.verbTo pay.
5.nounSomething that impends or threatens; an expected event.
6.adjectiveApproaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
"I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline."

Synonyms

imminentin the offingproximateclose at handcloseat handupcomingforthcomingfutureimmediatenearincipient

Rhymes With

condescendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontending
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